James W. Thornhill Jr. (thornjw@eng.auburn.edu)
This is either an Ithaca Model 37 or 87, and is reviewed in the rec.guns FAQ.
An 8 shot version of this fine shotgun.
Type: Hammerless pump-action police shotgun
Bore: 12ga.
Capacity: Eight 2.75" shells, or seven 3" shells, in tubular magazine
Barrel: 20"
Length: 29"
Weight: 7 pounds
Sights: Bead front sight
Finish: Blued
Notes (Right Image): Note the politically-challenged pistol grip and long magazine.
Notes (Left Image):
12 pellet OObuck load with Hercules Blue Dot powder. You can just
see the red WW wad past the muzzle flash.
Left image courtesy of Darron R. Birgenheier
(darronb@northnet.org)
Image file size (Right image): 17 kilobytes
A classic American shotgun.
Type: Hammerless pump-action fowling shotgun
Bore: 12ga.
Capacity: Four 2.75" shells, or three 3" shells, in tubular magazine
Barrel: 28"
Weight: 7.5 pounds
Sights: Bead front sight
Finish: Blued
Notes:Manufactured from 1972 to 1989.